Category Archives: Palouse Landscapes

Winter in the Palouse

 

Dark Sky Looms over Barn by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

Dark Sky Looms over Barn by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

 

Shooting barns in the Palouse can be rewarding at any time of year. In the winter the element of snow really adds to the scene especially when there is a dark sky for contrast. The key for your image to be effective is to find a barn that is isolated so a winter vastness  is created.  

The barn pictured above is located in the rolling hills at the base of the Blue Mountains in eastern Washington. The image contains  the elements of a dark threatening sky, wide open space in snow fields and the barn which is prominent in the foreground.   By finding these conditions and including them in your photo,  an image is created that stands out in a landscape of winter whiteness.

Remember a visit to the Palouse in winter can provide that opportunity for you.

Changing Faces of the Palouse

 

View from Steptoe Butte

View from Steptoe Butte by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

Chocolate and Caramel Mounds

Chocolate and Caramel Mounds by Gary Hamburgh - All Rights Reserved

 

Photographing the Palouse can be very rewarding if you go back to capture the same image at a different time. That familiar scene has a completely different look due to a change in colors and textures. These changes may be a seasonal change or because of cultivating and harvesting the land. As you revisit, it exciting to see the the subtle as well as the bold transformations that have taken place.

The two photos above were taken from the same location on Steptoe Butte during the same calendar year. The first photo “View from Steptoe Butte” was taken in May and the second “Chocolate and Caramel Mounds” was taken in July. They both show common elements as well as major differences. This seasonal change is very dramatic and can provide you with a new vision as you explore the Palouse .

Remember when shooting the Palouse, retrace your steps and be rewarded a second time.